Jasminum humile

Italian Jasmine

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Common Name: 

Italian Jasmine

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Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Italian Jasmine (Jasminum humile) - Description

Jasminum humile (Italian jasmine or yellow jasmine) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family, native to Afghanistan, the Himalayas and south west China. Growing 2. 5–4 m (8–13 ft) tall by 3 m (10 ft) wide, it is a roundish semi-evergreen shrub with thick stems. It has stout, dark green leaves, 5 cm long, with 5-7 imparipinnate leaflets.

Italian Jasmine (Jasminum humile) - Blooming

Yellow or white, usually fragrant flowers blooms at different times according to the species.

Italian Jasmine (Jasminum humile) - Growth

Evergreen and deciduous shrubs and climbers. 4 to 8 feet tall or more, depending on species. Often wall trained. Jasminum grows best in full sun or partial shade from the hot sun.

Italian Jasmine (Jasminum humile) - Planting

Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Can also layer in fall.

Italian Jasmine (Jasminum humile) - Pest

Aphids, mealybugs, and scale insects. Other problems include root rot, viruses, and fungal and bacterial leaf spots, all of which are quite common.

Italian Jasmine (Jasminum humile) - Interesting facts

Jasminum is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The name jasmine derives from Persian "yasmin" or "gift from god". Flowers from Jasminum sambac are what puts the jasmine in jasmine tea.

Italian Jasmine (Jasminum humile) - Soil and irrigation

Fertile, well-drained soil.

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